TUMWATER — The third time was no charm for Montesano on Saturday. Lynden Christian’s size and defense were too much for the Bulldogs to handle in a 49-33 loss in a Regional game at Tumwater High School. For the third straight season, Montesano will finish one win shy of a trip to the state tournament in Yakima.

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At first glance, it might not have made sense to Mariners fans. Acquiring a player who played only second base for his entire professional career to be a role/utility player for the 2015 season seemed a bit odd.

The Montesano girls basketball team has one specific day circled on the calendar. It is the date of this season’s state 1A championship game — March 8 — circled, underlined and highlighted since last season ended with a loss to King’s of Shoreline, 40-34, in a regional game.